Lethbridge and Area

291 new COVID cases in Alberta Monday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta Health Services has released its update on COVID-19 for Monday, covering statistics compiled over the previous 24 hours.291 cases were confirmed across the province, bringing ...

Mar 01, 2021

Alberta moves to Step 2 of easing restrictions, but limited version

EDMONTON, AB- A modified approach to easing COVID restrictions was announced today.The breakdown for indoor fitness and other easings are as follows:Low-intensity individual and group exercises are no...

Mar 01, 2021

Lethbridge Police searching for robbery suspect

LETHBRIDGE, AB- LPS is seeking information on a robbery suspect.The suspect is responsible for a robbery on February 14 2021 at a business in the 600- block of Columbia Boulevard West.The man is descr...

Mar 01, 2021

Lethbridge vaccination site running smoothly compared to first few days

LETHBRIDGE, AB- After a very busy first day of vaccinations at Lethbridge Exhibition Park last week, things seem to be running easy now. One woman approached LNN as we were on-site to tell us the vacc...

Mar 01, 2021

Alberta preparing for 2021 wildfire season, burning permits now required

EDMONTON, AB- The 2021 wildfire season in Alberta has officially kicked off.Officials say wildfire season runs from March 1 to October 31, which means permits are now required for activities such as r...

Mar 01, 2021

Applications open for Working Parents Benefit for some in Southern Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Parents in parts of the province can apply to receive a one-time payment of $561/child payment from the Government of Alberta.Last month, they announced the creation of the Working Pa...

Mar 01, 2021

Schweitzer talks Budget 2021, economic recovery and creating jobs for Albertans

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Alberta's Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation believes the province can be well-positioned for a strong economic recovery from COVID-19.Doug Schweitzer spoke with Lethbridge News...

Mar 01, 2021

Lethbridge Public Library launches ‘Internet on the Go’ program

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Lethbridge Public Library has a new service that will allow you to access the Internet wherever you are.The Internet on the Go service launches today, March 1. It's a way for comm...

Mar 01, 2021

North Lethbridge fire causes $185,000 in damages to two homes

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A north Lethbridge fire is currently under investigation. 24 firefighters from four stations attended the single-family residential fire at around 3:45 p.m. Sunday afternoon, February...

Olivia Thorington Mar 01, 2021 Emergency crews on scene of the fire (Photo by Karysa Burndred)

Lethbridge Hurricanes’ Zack Stringer donating to Canadian Cancer Society

LETHBRIDGE, AB - A Lethbridge-born Hurricane is lending a helping hand to the fight against cancer.17-year-old Zack Stringer of the Lethbridge Hurricanes will donate $5 for every goal he scores during...

Mar 01, 2021